ARW
Arad
Romania
17,743 km
11,025 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
17,743 km
11,025 mi / 9,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

ARW CHC
Airport Name Arad International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ARW CHC
ICAO Code LRAR NZCH
City Arad Christchurch
Country Romania New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 352 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 46.180000, 21.260000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Arad (ARW) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 17,743 kilometers (11,025 miles / 9,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Romania with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Arad, it's 21:58 in Christchurch. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Arad (ARW) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arad International Airport (ARW) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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